Australia takes early lead in Olympic eventing

LONDON (AP) -- Australia led the Olympic equestrian eventing competition early Saturday at Greenwich Park, with Germany and the U.S. close behind.

Half the 50 riders rode their dressage test that starts the three-phase competition, which includes cross-country and show jumping. The remainder will ride Sunday, including Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.

In the individual competition, Germany's Ingrid Klimke had a sparkling dressage test to score 39.3 penalty points, followed by teammate Dirk Schrade on King Artus with 39.8 and Mary King of Britain with 40.9 on Imperial Cavalier.